Black plate (1,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20112011 DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (6,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20111-6 In Brief2 NOTES
Black plate (24,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-24 Vehicle CareAdding Coolant (Pickup and VanModels)If more coolant is needed, add theprope
Black plate (25,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-255. Replace the pressure cap.Be sure the pressure cap ishand-tight and fully
Black plate (26,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-26 Vehicle Care.Tows a trailer. See “Driving onGrades” in the Index of thevehicle's ow
Black plate (27,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-27Automatic TransmissionShift Lock ControlFunction Check{WARNINGWhen you are d
Black plate (28,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-28 Vehicle Care.To check the P (Park)mechanism's holding ability:With the engine runni
Black plate (29,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-29To remove fuses, hold the end ofthe fuse between your thumb andindex finger
Black plate (30,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-30 Vehicle CareFuses Usage32Key Ignition System,Theft DeterrentSystem33 Windshield Wiper34S
Black plate (31,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-31J-CaseFusesUsage60Electric RunningBoards61Heated WindshieldWasher System62Fo
Black plate (32,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-32 Vehicle Care2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . .
Black plate (1,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsWarning Lights, Gauges, andIndicatorsInstrum
Black plate (2,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201111-2 Service and Maintenance.are driven off-road in therecommended manner, pickupmodels only. S
Black plate (3,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-3If the engine oil life system is resetaccidentally, service the veh
Black plate (4,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201111-4 Service and Maintenance.Lubricate the front suspension,steering linkage, rear drivelinecen
Black plate (5,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-5Tighten connections andfasteners or replace damagedparts as necessa
Black plate (6,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201111-6 Service and Maintenance.Hood and liftgate gas strutsupport service. Visually inspectgas st
Black plate (7,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-7.Four‐wheel drive pickup modelsonly: Transfer case fluid change(sev
Black plate (8,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201111-8 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lub
Black plate (9,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-9Usage Fluid/LubricantAutomatic TransmissionDEXRON®-VI Automatic Tra
Black plate (10,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201111-10 Service and MaintenanceUsage Fluid/LubricantPickup Models: Rear Driveline CenterSplineCh
Black plate (11,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-11Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below b
Black plate (2,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20115-2 Instruments and ControlsWarning Lights, Gauges, and IndicatorsInstrument ClusterEnglish Pic
Black plate (12,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201111-12 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, re
Black plate (13,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-13Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services
Black plate (14,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201111-14 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services
Black plate (1,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201112-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacitie
Black plate (3,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTransmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filte
Black plate (4,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201112-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing
Black plate (1,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1Air Cleaner/Filter
Black plate (2,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011i-2 INDEXFFilterDiesel Particulate . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10Replacement (Fuel) . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011INDEX i-3MessagesDiesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 5-11Diesel Particulate Filter . . . .
Black plate (3,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-3English Van Shown, Metric Similar
Black plate (4,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011i-4 INDEXTTowingTrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35Trailer Towing . . .
Black plate (4,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20115-4 Instruments and ControlsSee the owner manual fortelltales and gauges not listed insupplemen
Black plate (5,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-5Listed are four situations customersmay experience with the fuel ga
Black plate (6,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20115-6 Instruments and ControlsEnglish Van Models{WARNINGDo not keep driving if the oilpressure is
Black plate (7,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-7This light also comes on when theDiesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is notw
Black plate (8,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20115-8 Instruments and ControlsAn emission system malfunctionmight be corrected by doing thefollow
Black plate (9,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-9normal driving. This can takeseveral days of routine driving.If thi
Black plate (2,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011ii IntroductionThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs
Black plate (10,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20115-10 Instruments and ControlsInformation DisplaysDriver InformationCenter (DIC)The Driver Info
Black plate (11,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-11Engine Cooling SystemMessagesCOOLANT LEVEL LOW ADDCOOLANTNotice:
Black plate (12,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20115-12 Instruments and ControlsEXHAUST FLUID LOW SPEEDLIMITED SOONWhen the exhaust fluid range i
Black plate (13,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-13If your vehicle has DIC buttons, thismessage will not be displaye
Black plate (14,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20115-14 Instruments and Controls7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX SPEEDNEXT FUEL FILLThis message will be displa
Black plate (15,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-15Feature Settings Menu ItemsPTO STANDBY SPEEDThis feature allows y
Black plate (16,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20115-16 Instruments and ControlsPTO TAP STEPThis feature allows you to select thePTO tap step.Pre
Black plate (1,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingStarting and OperatingStarting the Diesel Engine .
Black plate (2,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-2 Driving and Operating2. As soon as the wait to start lightgoes off, immediately turn theign
Black plate (3,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-3If the light comes on and then goesoff and you know the batteries arec
Black plate (3,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Introduction iiiUsing this SupplementThis supplement containsinformation specific to the unique
Black plate (4,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-4 Driving and OperatingThe engine idle speed will return tonormal once the following conditio
Black plate (5,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-5Winter CoverIf the vehicle includes a wintercover, it can be used to e
Black plate (6,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-6 Driving and OperatingInstallation (Chevrolet Pickup)Open the hood.A. Slide the channels of
Black plate (7,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-7D. Hook J-clips to the side edge ofthe grille.E. To remove the winter
Black plate (8,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-8 Driving and OperatingD. To remove the winter cover,reverse the steps listedpreviously.Insta
Black plate (9,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-9C. Attach the metal hooks, oneeach at the top corners.D. To remove the
Black plate (10,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-10 Driving and OperatingFuel Operated Heater(FOH) (Van Models Only)If the vehicle includes a
Black plate (11,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-11The DPF will clean itself as part ofnormal operation. Several factor
Black plate (12,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-12 Driving and OperatingVehicles with DPF have specific fueland engine oil requirements. See
Black plate (13,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-13Filling the DEF TankNotice: Use only exhaust fluidthat is GM approve
Black plate (4,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011iv Introduction2 NOTES
Black plate (14,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-14 Driving and OperatingExhaust Fluid Low WarningsA full DEF tank will last forseveral thous
Black plate (15,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-15All DEF has an expiration date.If the system detects poor quality,co
Black plate (16,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-16 Driving and OperatingThe Driver Information Center(DIC) displays the messageEXHAUST BRAKE
Black plate (17,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-17.We do not test aftermarketdiesel fuel additives. Someadditives, par
Black plate (18,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-18 Driving and OperatingDiesel Fuel GradesFor best results use No. 2‐D dieselfuel year-round
Black plate (19,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-19Notice: Do not use blendscontaining more than20% biodiesel. Any engi
Black plate (20,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-20 Driving and OperatingHowever, biodiesel has uniqueproperties and needs to be handleddiffe
Black plate (21,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-21.Use of biodiesel blends willdegrade the performance ofyour vehicle’
Black plate (22,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-22 Driving and OperatingWhat Fuel to Use inCanada and MexicoThe emission control systemrequi
Black plate (23,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-23Biodiesel blendsIt is acceptable to use diesel fuelcontaining up to
Black plate (1,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011In Brief 1-1In BriefInitial Drive InformationTransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Black plate (24,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-24 Driving and OperatingYour vehicle is equipped with afuel heating system to provide alevel
Black plate (25,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-25{WARNINGHeat coming from the engine cancause the fuel to expand andf
Black plate (26,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-26 Driving and OperatingWater in Fuel{WARNINGDiesel fuel containing water is stillflammable.
Black plate (27,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-27ProblemRecommendedActionAt temperaturesbelow freezing.Drain fuel fil
Black plate (28,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-28 Driving and Operating5. Remove the fuel-resistantcontainer and properly disposeof the con
Black plate (29,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29To Prime the Vehicle (PickupModels)The vehicle is equipped with apri
Black plate (30,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-30 Driving and Operating5. If the engine does not run afterrepeating Steps 2 and 3 threetime
Black plate (31,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-312. Follow the vehicle fuel systempriming procedure earlier in thisse
Black plate (32,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-32 Driving and Operating5. Install the new filter element.6. Reinstall and tighten the filte
Black plate (33,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-336. Follow the vehicle fuel systempriming procedure earlier in thisse
Black plate (2,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20111-2 In BriefLow Traction Mode(Allison Transmission)Low Traction Mode aids in vehicleacceleratio
Black plate (34,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-34 Driving and OperatingTo remove the fuel cap, turn itslowly to the left (counterclockwise)
Black plate (35,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-35WARNING (Continue d).Bring the fill nozzle in contactwith the inside
Black plate (36,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-36 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR**C-2500 Pickup Models — 2WD
Black plate (37,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-37Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR**C-3500 Pickup Model Extend
Black plate (38,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingVehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR**K-3500 Pickup Model Extend
Black plate (39,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-39Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. GCWR**G3500 Passenger Van Short
Black plate (40,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-40 Driving and OperatingPrimary PTO Operating ModesPTO modes of operation include thefollowi
Black plate (41,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-41For in-cab PTO operation:Press and release theR position onthe PTO s
Black plate (42,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-42 Driving and Operating.PTO: RELEASE BRAKE.PTO: REDUCE VEHICLESPEED.PTO: REDUCE ENGINE SPEE
Black plate (43,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-43The stationary PTO mode will alsodisengage if any of the followingco
Black plate (3,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011In Brief 1-3To reset the Engine Oil Life Systemon most pickup models:1. Display the OIL LIFEREM
Black plate (44,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-44 Driving and OperatingEngine speed selection is variablebetween base engine idle speedand
Black plate (45,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-45TAP-DOWN: Press and releasethe −/SET switch position on thePTO switc
Black plate (46,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-46 Driving and OperatingOnce the above conditions are met,continue the remote start by doing
Black plate (47,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-47Prolonged or Extended PTOOperationWhile operating the vehicle instat
Black plate (48,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-48 Driving and OperatingProgrammableParametersFactory Setting Minimum Value Maximum ValuePTO
Black plate (49,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Driving and Operating 9-49ProgrammableParametersFactory Setting Minimum Value Maximum ValueEng
Black plate (50,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20119-50 Driving and OperatingProgrammableParametersFactory Setting Minimum Value Maximum ValueMax
Black plate (1,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-2 Vehicle CareDamage to vehicle componentsresulting from modifications orthe installation or
Black plate (3,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-3You should be aware that theseproducts could have harmful effectson the perfor
Black plate (4,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 20111-4 In BriefSpecial DPF Driver MessagesIf the vehicle is used for numerousshort trips or extend
Black plate (4,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-4 Vehicle CareVehicle ChecksEngine Compartment OverviewUnited States Pickup models Shown, Ca
Black plate (5,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-5A. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure CapB. Remote Positive (+) TerminalC. Battery
Black plate (6,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-6 Vehicle CareUnited States Van models Shown, Canada Similar
Black plate (7,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7A. BatteryB. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure CapC. Automatic TransmissionDipsti
Black plate (8,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-8 Vehicle CareWhen to Add Engine OilIf the oil is below the cross‐hatchedarea at the tip of
Black plate (9,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-9SAE 5W-40 to improve coldstarting. These numberson the oil container show itsv
Black plate (10,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-10 Vehicle CareEngine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer s
Black plate (11,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-11On all models, the Engine Oil LifeSystem can be reset as follows:1. Turn the
Black plate (12,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-12 Vehicle CareChecking the Fluid LevelPrepare the vehicle as follows:.Park the vehicle on
Black plate (13,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-134. Safe operating level is within theHOT RUN band on the dipstick.The width
Black plate (5,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011In Brief 1-5Diesel Exhaust FluidDiesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is usedwith diesel engines to reduce
Black plate (14,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-14 Vehicle CareHow to CheckBecause this operation can be alittle difficult, the decision ma
Black plate (15,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-15Then, without shutting off theengine, follow these steps:The transmission di
Black plate (16,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-16 Vehicle CareTransmission shifting might befirmer with a cold transmission. Thisdifferenc
Black plate (17,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-17Engine Air Cleaner/FilterPickup ModelsThe air cleaner/filter assembly mayhav
Black plate (18,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-18 Vehicle Care3. Remove the two air cleanerhousing cover screws (D).4. Raise the air clean
Black plate (19,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-19How to InspectWhen the restriction indicator isin the red/orange “change” zo
Black plate (20,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-20 Vehicle CareCooling SystemThe cooling system allows theengine to maintain the correctwor
Black plate (21,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-21Notice: Using coolant other thanDEX-COOL®can cause prematureengine, heater c
Black plate (22,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 201110-22 Vehicle CareWhat to UseUse a 50/50 mixture of clean,drinkable water and DEX-COOLcoolant
Black plate (23,1)DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011Vehicle Care 10-23{WARNINGTurning the surge tank pressurecap when the engine and radiatorare h
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